Which substance produced by the skin contains pathogen-inhibiting agents?
A) Hydrochloric acid
B) Mucus
C) Enzymes
D) Sebum

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Sebum is a substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin, which contains fatty acids and other antimicrobial agents that inhibit the growth of pathogens. Hydrochloric acid is produced by the stomach, mucus is produced by the respiratory and digestive tracts, and enzymes are produced by various organs in the body, but none of these are specifically produced by the skin to inhibit pathogens.

Which Substance Produced by the Skin Contains Pathogen-Inhibiting Agents